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Common spice may beat depression and boost sexual health, doctor says

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One specific spice could function as a natural antidepressant, an expert says. Saffron, found in popular foods and drinks like paella and herbal teas, has shown promise for its ability to boost mood and reduce symptoms of depression, in addition to other various health benefits. During an in-studio interview with Fox News …

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Viral ‘potato bed’ sleep trend has people cozying up for their best night’s rest

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tucking yourself in like a smothered baked potato is the newest way to get a great night’s sleep. A TikTok trend called the “potato bed” has gone viral as a comfy way of rearranging sheets and pillows to be surrounded and snuggled. The first step is to lay out a fitted bedsheet …

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One toxic behavior kills relationships, leading happiness expert warns

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most people spend their lives chasing happiness — or, more often, running from unhappiness — whether it’s through healthy coping methods or unhealthy escape routes. Happiness expert Arthur Brooks, a behavioral scientist and professor at the Harvard Kennedy School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, spoke with Fox News Digital about the balance between happiness …

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Experts reveal exact bedtime that could prevent late-night ‘second wind’ insomnia

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Getting to bed at a certain time could help ensure a great night’s sleep. In a TikTok video, Ontario-based naturopathic doctor Kara Petrunick (@doctorkara.nd) shared the “second wind” theory that occurs between the hours of 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. “If you go to bed between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., you …

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Kim Kardashian’s brain aneurysm scare: Doctors reveal warning signs to never ignore

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Kim Kardashian is opening up about being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. The Skims founder, 45, announced in a preview clip of Season 7 of Hulu’s “The Kardashians” that her doctors discovered the condition during an MRI scan, telling her family, “There was a little aneurysm.” The cause has not been identified, …

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Hair-loss drug tied to suicides, depression and anxiety in global study

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Millions of men undergoing hair loss treatment may be putting their mental health on the line. Finasteride, a hair-loss drug prescribed for androgenetic alopecia, the …

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Mouth taping touted by some for better sleep as experts cite safety concerns

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mouth taping has again become a popular bedtime trend on social media — just as it trended a few years ago. The idea is to tape the mouth shut at night to promote nasal breathing, which some experts claim can have health benefits. Others, however, warn of potential risks and questionable results. …

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Single dose of ‘magic mushrooms’ provides 5 years of depression relief, researchers find

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Psilocybin, the main psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms, could alleviate depression for at least five years after just one dose, according to a new study. The research, presented June 18 at the Psychedelic Science 2025 conference in Denver, followed up with patients who had been diagnosed with clinical depression — also known …

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Your brain physically changes when you work too much, scientists warn

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New research has found that being overworked can physically alter the brain. Researchers in South Korea set out to understand how working long hours impact the cognitive and emotional health of employees. The study, published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine, assessed the brain volume of 110 healthcare workers who were …

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Negative thoughts might be changing your brain in surprising ways, study suggests

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A negative mindset is known to trigger or heighten stress and anxiety — and new research has revealed other trickle-down effects on mental and physical health. Researchers from Amen Clinics, a nationwide brain health diagnostics company, examined brain scans and cognitive data of nearly 20,000 patients who had been diagnosed with anxiety …

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